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Suspect in custody after woman killed & 2 officers shot in Chesapeake
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Suspect in custody after woman killed & 2 officers shot in Chesapeake

A 39-year-old man is in custody following a deadly domestic violence incident in Chesapeake that left a woman dead and two police officers shot. Shaun M. Boker was apprehended Wednesday morning in Portsmouth after a brief standoff with police. The incident began Wednesday night, August 6, when Chesapeake Police responded to a domestic assault call at an apartment in the 500 block of Willow Bridge Court. Bedside Handgun Safe | Fingerprint Access | Operate w/ App Officers arrived just before 10:30 p.m. According to Chesapeake Police Dept. they heard a woman inside the apartment screaming for help. As they attempted to get in the front door, Boker allegedly opened fire shooting through the door striking two officers. Both officers were transported to a hospital with injuries be...
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Coleman Bridge tolls ending Aug. 8
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Coleman Bridge tolls ending Aug. 8

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced toll collection on the Coleman Bridge — which connects Gloucester and York County — will officially end on Friday evening, August 8. The decision marks a major milestone for commuters and local communities who rely on the bridge daily. The elimination of tolls was originally proposed in Governor Youngkin’s budget amendment, which called for tolling to cease no later than January 1, 2026. VDOT has since expedited the timeline, ending toll collection nearly five months ahead of schedule. Charge & Go Hands-Free: 7-Color Backlit Phone Holder | Wireless Charging | Mount on Windshield / Dashboard / Vent “Eliminating tolls on the Coleman Bridge is more than just a financial decision, it’s a commitment to easing the burden on families, commuters, a...
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Beaches in Newport News & Yorktown under swim advisory
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Beaches in Newport News & Yorktown under swim advisory

UPDATE: The advisory for Yorktown Beach has been lifted.VDH said results received on July 17 indicate bacteria levels now meet the state water quality standards for recreational waters. Know before you go: 3 beaches in the Newport News–Yorktown area are under swimming advisory. Swimmers heading to the water this week should check before they dive in—Hilton Beach and Huntington Beach in Newport News, along with Yorktown Beach in Yorktown, are under a swimming advisory due to elevated bacteria levels. Less Beach Hassle | Sand-Free, Waterproof Beach Mat Health officials from the Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts tested the water on July 15, and results showed that bacteria levels exceeded what the state considers safe for swimming. These levels can increase the risk of st...
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Woman seriously injured on I-64 in Norfolk, Police seeking help
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Woman seriously injured on I-64 in Norfolk, Police seeking help

On Sunday evening, July 13, a 29-year-old woman was riding on the passenger side of Steven Chapman’s blue Honda Civic. As they were heading west on I-64 near exit 284A, the I-264 Interchange, in Norfolk a trailer hitch came crashing through the windshield and hit the Newport News woman in the face. Charge & Go Hands-Free: 7-Color Backlit Phone Holder | Wireless Charging | Mount on Windshield / Dashboard / Vent Chapman immediately took her to Sentara Leigh Hospital where she was airlifted to Norfolk Sentara Hospital, Virginia State Police reported. She is suffering from serious injuries. Images provided by VSP Police believe the hitch came from a white Ford super duty pickup truck that was traveling westbound Interstate 64 prior to the Interchange. The year of the truck ...
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5-Year-Old Dies After Newport News Crash, Charges Pending
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5-Year-Old Dies After Newport News Crash, Charges Pending

A 5-year-old child has died following a devastating head-on collision that was part of a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 64 in Newport News. Virginia State Police said charges are pending. The incident unfolded on June 20, 2025, when Virginia State Police were called to a crash on I-64 eastbound between mile markers 249 and 250, near Fort Eustis Boulevard. Disney Mickey Booster Seat | Up to 100 lbs. | Cup holder The crash involved four vehicles and resulted in serious injuries, prompting the shutdown of both eastbound and westbound lanes. According to preliminary investigations, Willie I. Greene, 45, of Boston, was driving a Dodge Durango eastbound at a high rate of speed. Greene rear-ended a 2022 Hyundai Sonata, causing the Sonata to lose control and run off the road. The c...
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Suspect named in case of dead Norfolk sailor
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Suspect named in case of dead Norfolk sailor

The suspect has been named in the case of Angelina Resendiz, the Norfolk sailor who went missing and was found dead.But was her mother lied to? Charge All Your Devices at Once: 5-in-1 Fast Charging Station w/ Wireless Charging Follow the Watchful Eye on X, Facebook, Instagram, Rumble & YouTube to keep up with what's happening in Virginia
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Norfolk man who beat & sodomized mother sentenced to life+
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Norfolk man who beat & sodomized mother sentenced to life+

A Norfolk man has been sentenced to life plus 33 years for violent crimes in early 2023, including sodomizing his biological and attacking a man he tried to carjack afterward. received the sentence following a combination of jury convictions and a plea agreement finalized earlier this year. The Incident According to details that emerged from the case, on the morning of January 7, 2023, Melvin O’Neal III, now 32, was visiting his mother at her Wake Circle apartment. PHOENIX Police-Grade Pepper Spray | Belt Clip Included He went to the bathroom under the guise of taking a shower, turned on the water, and then called to his mother to come check something. When she came in, he launched a violent attack. He began beating her over her head and knocked her to the ground. He drag...
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Discoveries made in cases of missing student and missing sailor
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Discoveries made in cases of missing student and missing sailor

Tragic discoveries have been made in two Virginia missing person cases. Here's what's currently known about Morehouse student Kyle Coleman and Norfolk-based seaman Angelina Resendiz. UPDATE: Suspect named in Angelina Resendiz case WATCH: Follow the Watchful Eye on X, Facebook, Instagram, Rumble & YouTube to keep up with what's happening in Virginia
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Keyshawn Davis’ homecoming fight canceled & title stripped
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Keyshawn Davis’ homecoming fight canceled & title stripped

In a stunning blow to Norfolk boxing fans, Keyshawn Davis’s WBO lightweight title defense against Edwin De Los Santos, scheduled for tonight at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, has been canceled. The reason? Davis missed weight by a staggering 4.3 pounds, coming in at 139.3 pounds against the 135-pound limit. As a result, he was stripped his WBO lightweight title. This marks a bitter disappointment for Davis’s homecoming fight, which was set to be Norfolk’s first world title fight in over 30 years. Last Punch Heavy Duty Punching Bag w/ Chains WTKR 3 reported that before the cancellation was announced Friday, Davis said, “I outgrew the weight.” He added, “I’ve been making this weight for over four years now. I woke up early this morning trying to make the weight.” The weight miss ...
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Virginia Beach Police shoot & charge teen with fake gun
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Virginia Beach Police shoot & charge teen with fake gun

An 18-year-old has been hospitalized and is in critical condition after being shot by Virginia Beach Police. According to the Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD), officers were dispatched to the 4600 block of Honeygrove Rd. on June 4 at approximately 8:41 a.m. after an individual reported that someone had pointed a gun at them. Officers located the suspect, later identified as Shaun Marlar of Virginia Beach, who was armed with a handgun, VBPD announced. Want Protection but not a Gun? Check Out Byrna's Pistol & Rifle-Style Weapons The department stated that responding officers ordered Marlar to drop the weapon. Instead, he pointed the pistol at the officers, who then fired and shot him. VBPD reported that the recovered handgun was "a replica." Marlar was transporte...
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